Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology
Location: Basildon and Thurrock, Essex
Salary: £31,365 – £37,890 depending on experience + £5,000 joining bonus
Job type: Permanent, Full time
The Company provides a wide range of testing capabilities from workplace drug and alcohol testing, food testing, oil and fuel testing, veterinary testing and advanced pathology services through to the most innovative molecular and genetic diagnostic tests available today.
They work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
The Role
They’re currently recruiting for Specialist Biomedical Scientists to join their fast paced and dynamic Microbiology team. This role is part of a team which provides an efficient and effective Microbiology service to two general hospitals (Southend University/Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital Trusts) and local GP community.
As an important member of the team, you will be fundamental in making a positive difference to the healthcare service. You will receive regular training and coaching to develop your skills and to support you in your working life. They seek candidates who are passionate with good interpersonal skills and the drive to develop their career within a supportive environment.
Duties will include:
- To be able to rotate through all areas of Microbiology as required, and to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices
- To perform and interpret routine and specialist biomedical investigations autonomously and to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff
- To provide professional leadership to Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioner, Laboratory technicians and MLAs in Bacteriology, Molecular biology, and Serology
- To provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales
The Candidate:
- HCPC registered, have at least 2 years post registration experience and have a Specialist portfolio or equivalent in Microbiology. People nearing the completion of their specialist portfolio will be considered
- Able to work across 3 different sites in a 24-7 work environment if required
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy, numeracy, interpretive skills and good problem-solving skills.
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of industry standard laboratory information management systems and computer applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Statistical Packages.
- Working knowledge of Microbiological manual and automated techniques and practices
- Working knowledge of Viral serology and Molecular biology techniques and platforms
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role.
